Dr. Dre Biography Set To Hit Stores In Early '07

[Meho]

A new Dr. Dre opus is coming sooner than you think, but it's not the long-awaited Detox album--and it's not by Dr. Dre.

The acclaimed producer has lived a largely reclusive life outside of the media, but author Ronin Ro's upcoming book Dr. Dre: The Biography aims to reveal the artist's celebrated life through extensive reporting, interviews, and research.

"We see his life in context--a few important facts about his personal life, how many of the hits were created, and how he runs Aftermath," Ro told AllHipHop.com. "[Also], the chain of events that led to Tupac's comments [and] how Dre reacted to the changes Hip-Hop underwent during the past few years."

The book also examines the viewpoints of insiders around Dr. Dre while chronicling many of the luminaries he introduced to pop culture, including Eminem, 50 Cent, and the Game.

Similar to those artists, controversy has been Dre's counterpart since his days in NWA.

In the '80s and '90s, his experiences were well-documented via a number of high-profile incidents, arrests, musical outings, feuds, and other controversial matters.

With The Biography, Ro hopes to garner the same attention as that of his previous novels: Have Gun Will Travel - The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Death Row Records and the Run DMC biography Raising Hell: The Reign, Ruin and Redemption of Run DMC.

"I'd say the entire book [is controversial]. Instead of a Have Gun Will Travel retread, I started from scratch, approached this with fresh eyes, and crammed about two books' worth of material into one," he said. "You can't please all of the people all of the time, so certain sections might infuriate some readers, particularly things about Eminem, the Game and Tupac; the NWA reunion attempt; the issue of who does what and what actually constitutes being a producer in this genre; and more...I mean, the list goes on."

Although unauthorized, Ro said he's been able to discern fact more readily than a book that is overtly endorsed by the subject.

"This is reporting, not data entry. And at the end of the day, my readers will know I've once again tried to report the truth, instead of taking marching orders from some flash-in-the-pan pop rapper or groupie," said Ro. "This book documents [Dre's] false starts, setbacks, triumphs, evolution and stewardship of a company that, a decade later, is still in business, and managing to bring in money during some pretty lean times for his industry."

Although Dre's overall career is fairly pop-oriented based on his commercial sales and success, the book is decidedly Hip-Hop in nature. And Ro said that readers need to become knowledgeable.

"I'm not holding anyone's hand. You want Uncle Remus, you watch Disney. I'm not explaining everything for white people and dilettantes," he said. "You either know Hip-Hop or you don't. And if you do, you'll like this book."

Ro also vowed that the book will reveal "what really happened" between the Game and Dr. Dre. Game recently admitted that Dre would not be a part of his sophomore album The Doctor's Advocate, although Dre had been highly influential on the young rapper's debut album The Documentary.

But while Ro managed to unearth many facets of Dre's life, his extensive reporting was unable to determine whether Dr. Dre's Detox would ever be released to the public--certainly to the chagrin of fans.

"I really have no idea. I see it this way: even if Detox were to never come out, at least he had a cool hobby," said Ro. "Some people collect stamps and build models, others mow the lawn. Dre taped a few jam sessions with his house band and created grooves he can throw on future productions. And for a decade, Aftermath succeeded where so many other artist-run labels in any genre crashed and burned."

Ro has penned a number of novels, including Tales To Astonish: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and the American Comic Book Revolution, Bad Boy: The Influence of Sean Puffy Combs on the Music Industry.

Next, he plans to release King of the Slashers: The History of Halloween.

http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=6225

[WestCoasta]

I hate reading

[d-nice]

Dre got time to do a bio but no Detox? 

[The Predator]

Ronin Ro writing another west coast book, he clearly hates gangsta rap.

But check him trying to 'cash' in on another 'rap' book. Proably trying to release it around the time of Detox for maximum sales lol

Have gun Travel, could of been a good book but it was full of errors and blatant hating. Not a bad read though.

A lot of shit in this book will proably be incorrect but lets see what Mr Ro cooks up.

[redemption7]

Dre got time to do a bio but no Detox? 

Dre doesnt have anything to do with the Bio. Its an unauthorized production. I'm sure all Dre info is from 3rd party statements and what not. Youre not gonna see any "blah blah blah blah", says Dr. Dre... sentences in there homie.

[WILL-I-DIE]

I hate reading

LOL...That shit made my day.
The same here.

[WestCoasta]

^^ ya not reading will make anyones day



no Dr. Dre involved in the book?   that means it'll all be bullshit

seriously, who the fuck would buy this shit?

[d-nice]

Dre got time to do a bio but no Detox? 

Dre doesnt have anything to do with the Bio. Its an unauthorized production. I'm sure all Dre info is from 3rd party statements and what not. Youre not gonna see any "blah blah blah blah", says Dr. Dre... sentences in there homie.

My bad, I was about to say when did he have time to do this. I won't be picking this up then.

[Jome]

seriously, who the fuck would buy this shit?

NWA Whoorider ?

[C-BLUE]

A new Dr. Dre opus is coming sooner than you think, but it's not the long-awaited Detox album--and it's not by Dr. Dre.

The acclaimed producer has lived a largely reclusive life outside of the media, but author Ronin Ro's upcoming book Dr. Dre: The Biography aims to reveal the artist's celebrated life through extensive reporting, interviews, and research.

"We see his life in context--a few important facts about his personal life, how many of the hits were created, and how he runs Aftermath," Ro told AllHipHop.com. "[Also], the chain of events that led to Tupac's comments [and] how Dre reacted to the changes Hip-Hop underwent during the past few years."

The book also examines the viewpoints of insiders around Dr. Dre while chronicling many of the luminaries he introduced to pop culture, including Eminem, 50 Cent, and the Game.

Similar to those artists, controversy has been Dre's counterpart since his days in NWA.

In the '80s and '90s, his experiences were well-documented via a number of high-profile incidents, arrests, musical outings, feuds, and other controversial matters.

With The Biography, Ro hopes to garner the same attention as that of his previous novels: Have Gun Will Travel - The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Death Row Records and the Run DMC biography Raising Hell: The Reign, Ruin and Redemption of Run DMC.

"I'd say the entire book [is controversial]. Instead of a Have Gun Will Travel retread, I started from scratch, approached this with fresh eyes, and crammed about two books' worth of material into one," he said. "You can't please all of the people all of the time, so certain sections might infuriate some readers, particularly things about Eminem, the Game and Tupac; the NWA reunion attempt; the issue of who does what and what actually constitutes being a producer in this genre; and more...I mean, the list goes on."

Although unauthorized, Ro said he's been able to discern fact more readily than a book that is overtly endorsed by the subject.

"This is reporting, not data entry. And at the end of the day, my readers will know I've once again tried to report the truth, instead of taking marching orders from some flash-in-the-pan pop rapper or groupie," said Ro. "This book documents [Dre's] false starts, setbacks, triumphs, evolution and stewardship of a company that, a decade later, is still in business, and managing to bring in money during some pretty lean times for his industry."

Although Dre's overall career is fairly pop-oriented based on his commercial sales and success, the book is decidedly Hip-Hop in nature. And Ro said that readers need to become knowledgeable.

"I'm not holding anyone's hand. You want Uncle Remus, you watch Disney. I'm not explaining everything for white people and dilettantes," he said. "You either know Hip-Hop or you don't. And if you do, you'll like this book."

Ro also vowed that the book will reveal "what really happened" between the Game and Dr. Dre. Game recently admitted that Dre would not be a part of his sophomore album The Doctor's Advocate, although Dre had been highly influential on the young rapper's debut album The Documentary.

But while Ro managed to unearth many facets of Dre's life, his extensive reporting was unable to determine whether Dr. Dre's Detox would ever be released to the public--certainly to the chagrin of fans.

"I really have no idea. I see it this way: even if Detox were to never come out, at least he had a cool hobby," said Ro. "Some people collect stamps and build models, others mow the lawn. Dre taped a few jam sessions with his house band and created grooves he can throw on future productions. And for a decade, Aftermath succeeded where so many other artist-run labels in any genre crashed and burned."

Ro has penned a number of novels, including Tales To Astonish: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and the American Comic Book Revolution, Bad Boy: The Influence of Sean Puffy Combs on the Music Industry.

Next, he plans to release King of the Slashers: The History of Halloween.

http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=6225

Ronin Ro once called himself stupid for writing Have Gun Will Travel, the book about Death Row. Thats what he said on a tv show way back in the day and the host actually said "excuse me...did u just call yourself stupid?". I actually read this book and it's the biggest bullshit book I ever came across. Filled with errors, contradictions and events that never even transpired in reality. He called Tupac a "bald faced liar" and described Eazy-E as a scheming crook who never got over Dre. My advice, don't even waste your money on this new book.

[Hittman2001]

Early '07? That means it'll be pushed back to Fall '07   

[Raphael]

Looks dope, propz for the info